BASECAMP HOSPITALITY GROUP
BASECAMP HOSPITALITY GROUP
Our profile
Basecamp Eco-resorts is a Dutch group founded in 2019 by a team of impact-driven entrepreneurs, engineers, and experts in sustainability, hospitality, and travel. We create positive environmental and social impact through a distinctive approach to hospitality.
- Proven operator of eco-resorts across Europe, Africa and Asia
- Focus on experience-driven hospitality
- Long-term ownership mindset (“build to keep”)
- Strong track record in unique locations
SUSTAINABILITY & SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Basecamp develops a network of eco-resorts in some of the world’s most distinctive natural settings with a long-term mindset. We create places that are designed to function as independently as possible, working with what the land offers. Not as a statement, but because it leads to stronger, more resilient resorts over time. What is not there on day one is built over time. Energy systems, landscapes and spaces evolve step by step. We build, improve and expand continuously. Not for a quick exit, but for long-term value and operation.
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PASSION DRIVEN; PURPOSE FOCUSED
Basecamp is built by people who take ownership. Entrepreneurship and initiative drive every project. From transforming existing locations to developing new ones, we work with people who want to create something that lasts. We actively work with local communities, partners and makers. Using local materials, local knowledge and local craftsmanship is a natural part of how we build. Every location is different because every place and every community is different. Hospitality plays a central role. Guests are welcomed personally, not processed. The atmosphere is informal, open and human. People remember how they felt, not just where they stayed.
UNIQUE GUEST EXPERIENCE & DESIGN
No Basecamp Eco-Resort is the same. Each location is shaped by its surroundings, with architecture and design tailored to the landscape. The focus is always on creating a strong atmosphere and a place where people immediately connect. Outdoor living is central. Beach, forest, jungle or coastline. The environment defines the experience. Inside, the spaces offer comfort, calm and quality. Well-designed, warm and grounded. The combination creates a natural rhythm between outside and inside. A place where people don’t just stay, but truly experience.
ALWAYS EVOLVING
Basecamp Eco-Resorts are never finished. Each location continues to grow over time. New spaces are added, nature develops, and ideas are tested and improved. A food forest takes years to mature. Energy systems are expanded step by step. New concepts are introduced continuously. This constant evolution keeps every resort alive, relevant and inspiring. This ongoing development is part of our living lab approach, where each resort is continuously improved in practice.
VISION
To create beautiful places where people come together, recharge and gain new energy. With the right people, beautiful places create meaningful experiences.
AMBITION
Basecamp Eco-Resorts is building a long-term portfolio of distinctive locations worldwide. Each resort is rooted in its environment, but connected through a shared approach:
- Design-driven,
- Experience-focused,
- Built for the long term – We are not building for exit – We are building a platform that grows stronger over time.
A NEW STANDARD IN MODERN HOSPITALITY
We focus on creating places that simply feel right. Better flow, better atmosphere, better use of space. Places where people naturally want to spend time.
DESIGN-DRIVEN LOCATIONS
Every resort is designed or rebuilt with attention to detail. No templates, no repetition. Each location has its own identity, shaped by landscape, materials and culture.
EXPERIENCE FIRST
Basecamp Eco-Resorts are built around experience. Guests come for more than a stay. They come to move, explore, connect and recharge. Retreats, events, outdoor activities and shared moments are part of every location.
HOSPITALITY WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Basecamp Eco-Resorts are run by people, not systems. Guests are welcomed in a personal and informal way. No scripted hospitality, but genuine interaction. This creates a relaxed atmosphere where people quickly feel at home.
CONNECTED TO PLACE
Every resort is built in relation to its surroundings. Local materials, local partners and local culture are part of the foundation. Each location reflects where it is, not where it could be. We work closely with local partners for activities, events and experiences. From guides to makers, from food to culture. This keeps every resort grounded and connected.
BUILT TO GROW
Our resorts evolve over time. New elements are added, nature develops, and the experience keeps improving. This creates places people return to again and again.
LIVING LAB
Every Basecamp Eco-Resort is a living lab. We continuously test and improve how we build, operate and experience our locations. From design and construction to energy systems, food production and guest experience. Not everything is perfect from day one. That is exactly the point. We build, learn and improve over time.
The goal is simple.
Create places that become better every year.
Places where people want to stay, work and return to.
BASECAMP, ESTABLISHED 2019
Our track record
Since 2019, Basecamp has developed a network of eco-resorts in some of the world’s most distinctive natural settings with a long-term mindset.
It all started in the Netherlands, where Basecamp transformed a former industrial parking site into a profitable nature-driven hospitality destination. From the beginning, this location has served as a living lab, a place where we test, build and continuously improve, not only in hospitality but also in how we design, develop and operate our resorts. Since then, Basecamp Eco-resorts has expanded across Europe, Africa and Asia, with new destinations in the pipeline.
IJMUIDEN – THE NETHERLANDS
Where it all started.
- Operational since 2019
- Plot size: 2 hectares
- Accommodation: 33 tiny houses.
- Facilities: meeting & event spaces.
- Specialities: Located at the beach in a Dutch coastal town; 30 minutes from Amsterdam; directly next to Natura2000 nature reserve; strong outdoor focus with beach, kitesurfing and open coastal landscape.
- Use cases: Corporate retreats; full buy-outs; outdoor driven company events; travel packages.
AMSTERDAM – THE NETHERLANDS
Nature on the edge of the city.
- Operational since 2020, under Basecamp management since 2024
- Plot size: 8,5 hectares.
- Accommodation: 48 tiny houses.
- Specialities: Located in the Tuinen van West; 15 minutes cycling from Amsterdam City Center; 15 minutes by car from Schiphol Airport; combination of nature and city access.
- Use cases: Corporate retreats; group buy-outs; off sites and workations, travel packages.
SARDINIA – TWO OPERATIONAL “BASECAMPINGS”
BASECAMPING TONNARA
Established coastal camping location.
- Operational since 1976; under Basecamp management since 2023.
- Plot size: 10 hectares.
- Accommodation: 19 bungalows; 25 mobile homes; 175 camper spots.
- Facilities: Beach bar; restaurant; sanitary facilities; supermarket.
- Specialties: Located on the peninsula of Sant'Antioco; directly on the Mediterranean Sea.
- Stage: Consumers buying market for sales of properties, investigating partner for retreat area.
FULLY OPERATIONAL DURING SEASON
BASECAMPING PULA
Forest meets coastline.
- Operational since the 1980s; managed by Basecamp since 2025.
- Plot size: 10 hectares.
- Accommodation: 10 tiny houses on wheels; 10 luxury tents; 70 camper spots.
- Specialities: Set in a pine forest; directly on the Mediterranean Sea; a redevelopment of a previously abandoned coastal site.
CHANGANI – TANZANIA
Dar’s secret by the sea.
- Operational since 2026.
- Plot size: 5,5 hectares.
- Accommodation: 19 rooms.
- Specialities: Dar's secret garden at the Sea: directly on the Indian Ocean; private jungle with wildlife on-site; remote and secluded setting.
- Use cases: Retreats; safari extensions, events and weddings; long-stay (expats, urban nomads) travel packages.
MAFIA ISLAND – TANZANIA
Remote island experience.
- Operational since 2025.
- Plot size: 5 hectares.
- Accommodation: 27 rooms
- Specialities: PADI dive center; birdwatching; deep-sea fishing; whale shark excursions; part of Marine Park; beach bar and pool; directly on the beach; remote island setting.
- Use cases: Diving, birdwatching and deep-sea fishing itineraries; retreats; events; travel packages.
Become part of the owner’s community.
Currently, we have over 100 owners, many of whom have become friends. Some of them already own 2 or 3 villas at the ever-expanding Basecamp Eco-resort network.
As a villa owner at Basecamp, you become part of the group of visionaries who make this dream a reality. Together, we have more ideas, a larger network, and more fun.
- Expected operational 2027 to 2028.
- Plot size: 40 hectares.
- Planned accommodation: 100 villas with private plunge pool; 24 retreat accommodations; wedding and event area; remote workspaces; gym and yoga areas.
- Specialities: located in rice fields and jungle; waterfalls and nature nearby; preservation of fields.
Don’t be a stranger. When in Bali, we’d love to show you our location. Or welcome you at one of our resorts in the Netherlands. Coffee is on us! Schedule an online call, and we will take it from there.
Relationship managers Veronika (left, also a native German speaker) and Rick (right) are available for a talk. No strings attached.
Fill out our web form, and you will be directed to a page where you can view and download our brochure, schedule a call with one of our relationship managers, and learn more about the benefits of joining our community. From our side, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions Bali
Buying property in Bali as a foreigner may seem complicated, but with the right guidance, it’s entirely possible—and rewarding! Whether you’re wondering about taxes, Indonesian laws, or ownership structures, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.
When you have decided which villa suits you best, our notary will formalise all paperwork with you. Included in their fee is a tax advice session, where they’ll help you decide the best structure based on your personal situation. They can also help you with setting up a local tax account, bank account or apply for a KITA (visa).
You can choose between two payment schedules. The chosen payment schedule determines what happens if we’re late in delivering the Villa.
- Payment Option A: Pay the full Lease Price at signing, and receive a discount of 5% over the Lease Price.
- Payment Option B: Pay in 4 instalments (30% at signing, 25% after 3 months, 25% after 6 months, 20% at delivery.
Bali is known for its high rental returns, ever-rising real estate values, and a favourable tax regime. On top of that, Basecamp has something that other options do not have:
- Unlimited use of your villa for personal holidays
- Fully serviced management: effortlessly generating income for you
- We take care of everything for you: from cleaning to marketing to maintenance.
- A safe investment with an experienced developer, our 7th resort
- Free to sell it any time, at any price you decide
- Become part of our inspiring community of owners
- A green investment, joining our sustainable mission
- End-to-end support with legal & fiscal matters
- Help with applying for favourable taxes & 1-10 year KITAS (residence permit)
The primary driver of the Basecamp Bali eco resort development is the preservation of the natural beauty of its location. Whilst the 10-hectare site sits within a greater 30-hectare site, the objective has been to build in clusters to preserve the rice paddies.
Basecamp Bali offers stunning views in every direction. From the rolling Batukaru mountains to the iconic Mount Agung and the lush, old-growth forests surrounding the resort, guests are immersed in some of Bali’s most breathtaking natural beauty.
